Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
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HOTEL STYLE
Luxury
Park View
Languages Spoken
English
Property amenities
Electric vehicle charging station
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Beach
Bicycle rental
Babysitting
Valet parking
Paid private parking on-site
Wifi
Hot tub
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Fitness / spa locker rooms
Sauna
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Happy hour
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Snack bar
Wine / champagne
Poolside bar
Diving
Mini golf
Tennis court
Board games / puzzles
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids club
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Airport transportation
Taxi service
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Full body massage
Manicure
Massage
Pedicure
Salon
Steam room
Waxing services
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Gift shop
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
ATM on site
Butler service
Umbrella
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
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Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Desk
Fireplace
Housekeeping
Minibar
Cable / satellite TV
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Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Telephone
Wardrobe / closet
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Flatscreen TV
On-demand movies
Radio
iPod docking station
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Mountain view
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Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
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Family rooms
Location
1260 Channel Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
Grade: 61 out of 100
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Must visit for any special occasion! Beautiful property with exotic plants and flowers. Excellent service by all staff members. Right on the beach for awesome sunsets! The Tydes restaurant is delicious as well!
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Date of stay: September 2017
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What an absolutely beautiful place to stay. We were only in the area for
two nights but treated ourselves to this luxurious resort. Highly recommend. There was not one detail unattended to that surpassed our expectations.
two nights but treated ourselves to this luxurious resort. Highly recommend. There was not one detail unattended to that surpassed our expectations.
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Date of stay: September 2017
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My husband and young toddler spent 4 nights at the Biltmore in July. It was a lovely experience, but not worth the exorbitant price. For us, it was the service and rooms that fell flat.
For the hefty price tag that comes with high season, the rooms are too small (average size hotel rooms). It was also quite dark and the furnishings were a bit tired. I appreciate that the decor was intentionally "historic" to match the charm of the hotel, but it has been done better by other properties with a similar history.
The service was not great. There were three occasions I made requests from the concierge and I had to follow up on each occasion because my request that been forgotten about. Further, in advance of my stay I advised that we were travelling with a young toddler but for whatever reason the "kids package" showed up the morning we were checking out. A little too late. The food was meh. Overall it was meh.
It is a beautiful setting, but I would only return when the rates were reflective of the value. I would rather stay at the San Ysidro for what we paid.
For the hefty price tag that comes with high season, the rooms are too small (average size hotel rooms). It was also quite dark and the furnishings were a bit tired. I appreciate that the decor was intentionally "historic" to match the charm of the hotel, but it has been done better by other properties with a similar history.
The service was not great. There were three occasions I made requests from the concierge and I had to follow up on each occasion because my request that been forgotten about. Further, in advance of my stay I advised that we were travelling with a young toddler but for whatever reason the "kids package" showed up the morning we were checking out. A little too late. The food was meh. Overall it was meh.
It is a beautiful setting, but I would only return when the rates were reflective of the value. I would rather stay at the San Ysidro for what we paid.
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Date of stay: July 2017
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Response from AaronI1927, General Manager at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
Responded Sep 19, 2017
Dear AEMcJ, Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara. We so appreciate your feedback and are very happy to hear that you enjoyed our grounds and overall enjoyed your experience. I am however, greatly disappointed to hear that your room, amenity and service did not meet your expectations. If you would be so kind to provide us with a direct contact number or email via (sm.sab@fourseasons.com), we would like to speak with you further about resolving this situation. I do hope that this experience has not permanently tarnished your impression of Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara as we greatly appreciate your patronage and hope we have the opportunity to welcome you to the Resort and provide you with the experience you deserve and should have received. Warm regards, Aaron Ide Resort Manager
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Excellent Hotel with a great staff. Highly recommend staying at this superb location. The restaurant and lounge have both indoor and outdoor seating. Perfect for a cool night with drinks around the fire pit with friends or family.
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Date of stay: September 2017
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The grounds are like a botanical garden, The staff is simply exceptional. You have to spring for a bungalow, they are the very best. Food is great, ambience is spectacular! My only critique is something they cannot control but wanted to mention, the beach has oil spots in it. So your feet are stained with the oil.Four Seasons gives you a special towelette to clean them off.
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Date of stay: August 2017
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One of the prettiest, almost boutique hotel of any Four Seasons we've stayed. Beautiful gardens and rooms. Small balconies, but perfect for morning coffee for two. Wonderful Spanish/Moorish designed bar.
Wonderful staff....might be a training center as they were all young! Super friendly.
Wonderful staff....might be a training center as they were all young! Super friendly.
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Date of stay: September 2017
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We spent the last day of a whirlwind california vacation at the Four Seasons and it really fit the bill. The buildings, from the 20s, evoke old california glamor (I thought of old movie stars in convertibles pulling up to the front). The grounds were immaculately kept and the pool and hot tub was serene, with excellent service. We walked on the beach and saw dolphins swimming, had a great al fresco dinner at the restaurant, and the next morning a delicious buffet breakfast in the same spot, warmed by the firepit. The bar was stylish too. It was not cheap but it was a really great one day splurge.
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Date of stay: August 2017
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The Biltmore in Santa Barbara Beautiful surroundings beautiful property it's a nice getaway a great place to just relax have dinner walk around the Gardens The beach is right across the street they will even pack A lunch for you to take to the beach
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Date of stay: August 2017
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After traveling the globe for over 40 years the Four Season Biltmore Santa Barbra ranks in my top 3 along with the Ritz Carlton Montreal and the Georg V in Paris. The grounds of the property are incredible. The location next to the Pacific is serene and as beautiful as you will see anywhere. Have been to the Hotel 4 times and will return!
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Review collected in partnership with Four Seasons
Date of stay: August 2017
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My husband and I have been visiting Santa Barbara for 40 years. Both he and our daughter went to colleges in SB. We also had realitives there for many years. For the past 30 years we have visited Butterfly beach and walked past the Biltmore saying some day we will stay there. So for my husbands 60th we did just that and were not disappointed. The staff was excellent. They even surprised him with a decadent birthday cake within 15 mins after our arrival. The room was large, breezy and very well equipped. You just can't find another property like the Biltmore, the grounds are as tranquil and beautiful as they come. Classic old California charm at it's best.
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Review collected in partnership with Four Seasons
Date of stay: August 2017
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Yes. It is a fantastic hotel that does everything possible to assist guests.
Huge high ceilings in the lobby. Glass doors open to huge deck facing ocean which was across a street if I remember correctly. Deck use for restaurant, bar, nice place to have drinks or dinner or brunch. Couldn’t be truly open air because SB is cold in winter.
The Resort is set directly across the street from Butterfly Beach.
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"Most rooms don't have views of the ocean, just of the lovely grounds. Use the slippers. The bathroom floors are tile and felt cold."Read full review
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LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
206
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